In collaboration with the European Union and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) ,the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) hosted by the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centers of Excellence (CoE) awareness workshop yesterday, Tuesday 26th March 2024. The aim of this workshop was to raise awareness on CBRN to key […]
The Disaster Risk Management Division addressed several recommendations brought forth by the local government’s officials during the day-2 session of the District Contingency Plan workshop, today Wednesday 20th March 2024. Following session 1 of the District Contingency Plan workshop held on Monday 18th March 2024, a list of recommendations and proposals were gathered for discussion […]
In partnership with the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, the Disaster Risk Management Division provides feedback on the District Contingency Plan during the District Action Review workshop, today Monday 18th March 2024. During the workshop, Ms. Aisha Rachel representative of DRMD, outlined the different roles and responsibilities of the District Administrators under the […]
In collaboration with the Seychelles Fire and Rescue Services Agency (SFRSA), the Disaster Risk Management Division, represented by Mr. Daniel Cetoupe, Chief Risk Management Officer, met with responding partners on La Digue. This collaboration is to clarify the roles and responsibilities of respective partners in an event of an emergency response, as well as the […]
On Tuesday 12th March, Mr. Robert Ernesta, the Director General of DRMD attended a workshop on the Review of the Seychelles Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP). Mr. Ernesta were accompanied by two other representatives from DRMD, Ms. Aisha Rachel, the Head of Planning and Preparedness Unit, and Mr. Cliff Alissop, the Chief Response Officer. During […]
The Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) hosted a press conference yesterday afternoon to give an overview of the plan to begin the recovery phase after the two disasters that happened on the 6th & 7th December. The Chief Risk Management Officer of DRMD Mr. Daniel Cetoupe, explained that the division is working in collaboration with […]
On the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of November 2023, DRMD in collaboration with its partners organized a 3-day training session to help Seychelles become more resilient and prepared to the threat of Tsunamis. Included in the event was the Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, UNESCO-IOC, BMKG Indonesia, UNDRR, and other local stakeholders. The […]
Today, MLGCA, in collaboration with DRMD, has officially launched its 2nd workshop to operationalise the National Incident Command System with the aim of Building resilient communities. The workshop is being held for 2 days. The sessions will include integration of the National platform for DRR into the functions of the Regional District teams, volunteer management, […]
The meeting took place in the United Nations Headquarters from May 17th to 19th, under the theme of Working Together to Reduce Risk for a Resilient Future. The Minister was accompanied by Ms. Aisha Rachel, a representative of Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD), the head of Planning and Preparedness Unit. The Sendai Framework for Disaster […]
On Friday 22 April, staff from the Disaster Risk Mitigation Unit of the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) visited the site around Trois Freres peak where a geological washdown occurred a few weeks ago. The senior officer who visited the location explained that what can be termed a “geological washdown” occurred as a result of […]
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Disaster Risk Management Division Holds 3rd Staff Retreat to Reflect on Challenges and Successes of 2024.
In commemoration of the International Volunteer’s Day, 5th December 2024, the Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) takes a moment to acknowledge and honour all the individuals/organisations engaged with the division as volunteers for the year 2024.